On September 20th at 9:30 am, OPALCO Journeyman Lineman Kevin Zoerb was working on the south end of Lopez Island when he came in contact with a high voltage line. He was airlifted to Harborview and admitted to the ICU burn unit in critical condition. As of Sunday night, Kevin was awake and breathing on  Continue Reading

You may have seen the post yesterday about the upcoming Spike Africa cruise to benefit the Historical Museum. If not, scroll down to check it out (or just click here). That post reminded me that I had something to share with you before my recent 2 week road trip got in the way. Schooners North  Continue Reading

From This Desk: A Reflection on Thomas Jefferson in Three Acts, directed by Helen Machin-Smith, will be presented in San Juan Community Theatre’s Gubelman Theatre Thursday through Sunday, September 26-29. Playwright and islander Don Pollard moves the audiences into the study of the third President of the United States for a close-up chat that takes  Continue Reading

Hobbes has been off doing other things during the busy Summer Season, but now it appears he may be back… Here’s a new one from him for you to try out on all that Salmon you picked up (or are going to pick up). Oven poached salmon and tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil. This  Continue Reading

Meet Frank Mulcahy, Director of San Juan County Public Works and Wayne Haefele, Director of Public Works for the Town of Friday Harbor, to tour and learn about the public works departments on San Juan Island. Meet and park at the county Public Works main office, 915 Spring St. Length is 3 miles round trip.  Continue Reading

Sunday, September 29, 12:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. A benefit for the San Juan Historical Museum The San Juan Island Historical Museum announces an afternoon sail aboard the famous Spike Africa wooden schooner on Sunday, September 29th, from 12:45 pm to 3:45pm, with all proceeds benefiting the Historical Museum. Tickets are $50 per person, and  Continue Reading

Join us for this fun and informative workshop and learn basic steps to make your own rain garden. Learn how to design, build, plant, and maintain a rain garden, and take home free plants! Sunday, Sept. 29th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Roche Harbor Resort Marina Please register by email at: info [@] sjislandscd  Continue Reading

Island ARTS League invites you to the Annual IAL Art Show. There are 25 works of art on display including sculpture, carved glass, encaustic, oils, acrylics, watercolors and more. Enjoy refreshments and mingle with art lovers and the artists at this reception. The Art Show will be hung in the lobby of the Community Theater  Continue Reading

In The Event Of The Unthinkable: An Oil Spill in our Waters The communities of the Northwest Straits region are keenly interested in planning for the potential of an oil spill in our marine waters. Industry groups, tribes, state, local, and federal agencies regularly conduct oil spill response drills. The average citizen, however, is not  Continue Reading

San Juan Nature Institute is holding an evening reception from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, September 28, 2013 to celebrate 19 years of educational programs that encourage active learning and stewardship. The venue is the beautifully renovated Brickworks on Nichols Street in Friday Harbor and chef Farhad who is catering the event promises  Continue Reading